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Congress reintroduces Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act

Chiropractic Economics

The Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act, bipartisan legislation that would increase patient access to Medicare-covered services provided by doctors of chiropractic, was reintroduced Jan. The Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act ( H.R. The Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act ( H.R.

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The future of chiropractic: How can we address issues and evolve the profession?

Chiropractic Economics

According to 2024 data from the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy The US has about 310,000 licensed physical therapists, 1 compared to the often-cited 70,000 doctors of chiropractic practicing in the US. A patient seeking a musculoskeletal approach should be able to find a musculoskeletal-focused provider easily.

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The benefits of treating chronic knee pain

Chiropractic Economics

As a doctor of chiropractic, you likely have goals for your patients chronic pain management , including pain relief, maximizing patient function and satisfaction and reducing reliance on pain medications, achieved using a multifactorial treatment approach.

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Magnesium Glycinate can correct magnesium deficiency—and make your patients feel much better

Chiropractic Economics

As a doctor of chiropractic, you probably see the symptoms of magnesium deficiency every day: patients suffering from muscle cramps, fatigue, irritability, poor sleep and chronic tension. 48% of US adults may not meet the recommended daily intake, according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

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Ankle sprains as peripheral and central injuries

Chiropractic Economics

A neuroplasticity-informed approach Ankle sprains are among the most frequent musculoskeletal injuries in the US With an estimated four million cases per year. DCs offer a holistic approach that emphasizes alignment, manual manipulation and proprioceptive re-education to optimize joint and neuromuscular function throughout the kinetic chain.

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Chiropractic FAQs: What to Know Before Your First Visit

Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

At Petrak Family Chiropractic Center, we believe in empowering patients with honest, helpful information—so here are answers to the most frequently asked questions we hear. What is chiropractic care? It’s simply gas releasing from your joints—completely normal and painless. Is chiropractic care painful?

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Chiropractor vs Physical Therapist: What Are The Differences?

Beecher Chiropractic

Houston Chiropractor Comments: Periodically I will get asked by a new patient “What are the differences between a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) and a physical therapist (PT)?”. This is because chiropractors and PT’s both address musculoskeletal pain and improve movement, but they differ in their approach.